"She answered, 'Give me a blessing; since you have given me land in the South, give me also springs of water.' So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs" (Joshua 15:19 NKJV). The Daughter fell to her knees after both of her feet landed in her Promised Land. She wiped the sweat from her brow, unknowingly smudging her forehead with the dirt gathered on her … [Read more...] about The Upper and Lower Springs
Christian Living
A Prisoner of Hope: How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
I had a dream that I washed up on a shore of a dirty creek bed. I was naked, cold and alone, and all I could do was curl up and lie there. I had no more energy. No more strength. And no more warmth. I was exposed, tired and defeated. Suddenly, I felt arms stretch out from behind me and wrap me up into an embrace. The embrace was warm and protective, and it gave me a sense of … [Read more...] about A Prisoner of Hope: How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
Resurrecting the Valley of Dry Bones
I’m reading Ezekiel’s account when the Spirit of God took him to the Valley of Dry Bones 🦴 (Ez. 37). God had Ezekiel give a sober, objective account of the bleakness of the situation. Ezekiel didn’t sugar-coat what he saw. Those bones were dead, dry and many. But even in the face of such a grim situation, God commanded Ezekiel to prophesy (speak by faith, not sight according to … [Read more...] about Resurrecting the Valley of Dry Bones
4 Ways to Replacing Finger
"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk" (Isaiah 58.9 NIV). Finger-Pointing Hinders God's Power Finger-pointing is not of God, and anything not of God becomes a feeding ground for the enemy. Yes, the Holy Spirit will lead … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Replacing Finger
Luffing in Transition: Overcoming Change
I am currently taking a week-long, intensive sailing class that includes three courses rolled into one. My husband has picked up a passion for sailing in the last several years, and since we live in a coastal town, this strenuous yet accessible class was available to us. I wanted to learn sailing not only to encourage my husband’s newfound sport, but also as … [Read more...] about Luffing in Transition: Overcoming Change
7 Types of Fasts and 7 Spiritual Benefits
7 Types of Fasts and 7 Spiritual Benefits Toward the end of a five day fast, I drove to a café to get my husband a latte. I was blown away by the intensity of my sense of smell. The ardent aroma of roasted coffee beans and rich scent of frothed milk pique my salivary glands. Fasting created a new physical and spiritual awareness to God’s bounty in my life. When I finally was … [Read more...] about 7 Types of Fasts and 7 Spiritual Benefits
Amblyopia: Poor Eye Teaming in Life
I was diagnosed with amblyopia when I was in elementary. Amblyopia or sometimes referred to as "lazy eye" means that my right and left eye don't work well together. The vision in my left eye has become lazy and relies on my right eye to do all the seeing, becoming the main eye that sends signals to my brain of the images around me. I was in the fifth grade when the doctors … [Read more...] about Amblyopia: Poor Eye Teaming in Life
Signs from God: External and Internal
"Gideon replied, 'If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me'" (Judges 6.27 NIV). Signs from God in the Bible Asking God for signs to boost our faith can be a bit tricky. There are moments when we know what to do, and asking for a sign for what we know is right shows a lack of trust in God's Word. However, there are … [Read more...] about Signs from God: External and Internal
